The National Incident Management System (NIMS) guides all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector to work together to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from incidents.
NIMS provides stakeholders across the whole community with the shared vocabulary, systems and processes to successfully deliver the capabilities described in the National Preparedness System. NIMS defines operational systems that guide how personnel work together during incidents.
Visit National Incident Management System Required and Recommended Training
Before you begin NIMS Training you'll need to obtain a FEMA Student ID Number. You can do that online at, https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/ A FEMA SID is required to register for and participate in any training provided by FEMA. All FEMA training providers’ registration systems and enrollment procedures require a valid FEMA SID. The FEMA SID will serve as your unique identifier and be used to maintain the record of FEMA training you attended.
In addition, you'll need to create an account on https://www.preparingtexas.org/ where you can upload your certificates to your transcript and find additional training opportunities.
IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
This course provides an overview of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The National Incident Management System defines the comprehensive approach guiding the whole community - all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), and the private sector - to work together seamlessly to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents. The course provides learners with a basic understanding of NIMS concepts, principles, and components.
IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The Emergency Management Institute developed its ICS courses collaboratively with:
- National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- United States Fire Administration’s National Fire Programs Branch
IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
IS200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, reviews the Incident Command System (ICS), provides the context for ICS within initial response, and supports higher level ICS training. This course provides training on, and resources for, personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within ICS.
The Emergency Management Institute developed its ICS courses collaboratively with:
National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
United State Fire Administration’s National Fire Programs Branch
Note: IS-200.c is an updated version of the IS-200 course. If you have successfully completed IS-200.b or IS-200.a, you may want to review the new version of the course. For credentialing purposes, the courses are equivalent.
IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction
The goal of the IS-0800.d, National Response Framework, An Introduction, is to provide guidance for the whole community. Within this broad audience, the National Response Framework focuses especially on those who are involved in delivering and applying the response core capabilities, including:
- Private sector partners
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Government officials
- Community leaders
- Emergency management practitioners
- First responders
G-300- Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
This course provides training on use of multiple resources for personnel who require application of the Incident Command System (ICS) during expanding incidents. This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.
Prerequisites are:
•IS-100.c, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100
• IS-200.c, Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction
• IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction
It is recommended that students have actual experience using concepts and principles from ICS-100 and ICS-200 in a response or exercise.
Note: Students requiring TCOLE credit must self-report completion of class.
G-400- Advanced Incident Command System, Command and General Staff
This one and a half day course provides training and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). The course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 through ICS-300 courses.
Target Audience:
State, county, local officials and volunteers who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incidents or Type 3 incidents.
Prerequisites & Other Information:
Applications will NOT be processed until all prerequisites have been UPLOADED to their www.preparingtexas.org transcript.
You may enroll in the Advanced ICS class at the same time you enroll in the Intermediate class if they are back to back. These courses are the following:
IS-100.c, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100
IS-200.b, Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS-700.b, National Incident Management System, An Introduction
IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction
G300, Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
Note: Students requiring TCOLE credit must self-report completion of class.
G-200- Texas Public Officials Workshop
This 3-hour course is designed to introduce county judges and commissioners, mayors and city council members, and other elected and appointed officials to emergency management in Texas. This course addresses the legal authorities for emergency management in Texas, the local, state, and federal organization for emergency management, the local emergency management functions, the local responsibilities during the four phases of emergency management – mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, and the emergency management program activities, such as planning, training, and exercising.
G-402 - NIMS Overview for Executive/Senior Officials
The purpose of this course is to familiarize Senior Officials (executives, elected and appointed officials, city/county managers, agency administrators, etc.) with their role in supporting incident management within the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
NIMS Core Curriculum Courses are comprised of ICS, NIMS, and All-Hazards Position Specific (AHPS) courses detailed below:
ICS and NIMS Courses
ICS 300/400, G191, G402, and G2300 are coordinated by local Emergency Management Agencies, please contact them directly for course offerings in your area. Contact information for State or Territorial Emergency Management Agencies can be found at https://www.preparingtexas.org/
ICS Resources
Additional information regarding NIMS training may be found on the NIMS homepage:
https://training.fema.gov/is/nims.aspx
Additional Training & Courses:
National Preparedness Course Catalog - Federal Emergency Management Agency | Emergency Management Institute
TEEX Course Catalog - Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Preparing Texas Training Catalog - Texas Division of Emergency Management
CITY/COUNTY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM :
• Lavaca County, Texas
• City of Hallettsville, Texas
• City of Moulton, Texas
• City of Shiner, Texas
• City of Yoakum, Texas
FIRE DEPARTMENT RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
Hallettsville VFD
Moulton VFD
Shiner VFD
Sweet Home VFD
Yoakum Fire Department
NIMS Implementation Objectives for Local, State, Tribal, and Territorial Jurisdictions